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Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Fort Myers with the Launch of the Southwest Florida International Airport's Only Nonstop Service to Puerto Rico

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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FORT MYERS, Fla., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating three decades of serving Southwest Florida with the start of the only nonstop flight between Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Spirit first landed in Fort Myers in 1993 and has grown to offer nonstop service to 14 destinations and 20-peak day departures from the Midwest to the East Coast.

Key Points: 
  • "We are extremely pleased that Spirit Airlines is inaugurating new nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico from Southwest Florida International Airport.
  • "This new service not only gives travelers from Southwest Florida an opportunity to visit family and friends on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico but will also bring business partners and visitors to Fort Myers to enjoy everything our region has to offer."
  • Spirit was also recognized for safety with the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence " for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Additionally, Travel Weekly named the Spirit Charitable Foundation a Gold Winner in the 2023 Magellan Awards for Giving Back.

Remark Holdings, Inc. Releases Version 1.0 of its AI-powered Video Analytics System for Aircraft Engine Inspections And Safety

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Remark's AESIS is intended for use by airlines, airline maintenance teams, engine manufacturers, airplane manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies, insurance companies, regulators, etc.

Key Points: 
  • Remark's AESIS is intended for use by airlines, airline maintenance teams, engine manufacturers, airplane manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies, insurance companies, regulators, etc.
  • Any deviations or defects from these specifications can lead to performance, efficiency, and most importantly, safety issues.
  • Remark's AESIS 1.0 detects in real-time critical defects or damage in all types of aircraft engine turbine blades that have the potential for ablation, cracks, or other forms of damage.
  • Remark intends to demonstrate its Aircraft Engine Inspection System at the MRO (i.e.

PDQ Airspares Forms Consignment Agreement with GMF AeroAsia

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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COMMERCE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FDH Aero ("FDH"), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today a new consignment agreement between FDH Aero brand PDQ Airspares and Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) AeroAsia, one of the largest aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul companies serving the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Points: 
  • Representatives from both PDQ Airspares, an FDH company, and GMF AeroAsia participated in the ceremony.
  • "Today's announcement highlights the continuing investments we're making to simplify the supply chain for our aerospace and defense customers," PDQ Airspares Managing Director Paul Rice said.
  • The new deal solidifies PDQ Airspares as a premier provider of maintenance and repair consumables to GMF.
  • Under the consignment agreement, PDQ places an agreed amount of inventory in GMF's warehouse and allows them to consume directly from the stock.

PDQ Airspares Forms Consignment Agreement with GMF AeroAsia

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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COMMERCE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FDH Aero ("FDH"), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today a new consignment agreement between FDH Aero brand PDQ Airspares and Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) AeroAsia, one of the largest aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul companies serving the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Points: 
  • Representatives from both PDQ Airspares, an FDH company, and GMF AeroAsia participated in the ceremony.
  • "Today's announcement highlights the continuing investments we're making to simplify the supply chain for our aerospace and defense customers," PDQ Airspares Managing Director Paul Rice said.
  • The new deal solidifies PDQ Airspares as a premier provider of maintenance and repair consumables to GMF.
  • Under the consignment agreement, PDQ places an agreed amount of inventory in GMF's warehouse and allows them to consume directly from the stock.

Spirit Airlines Lands Milestone Partnership with Liberty University to Expand Pilot Pipeline

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of pilots can now venture from the skies of Virginia to the vast network of Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE). The carrier today announced a new partnership with Liberty University to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at the university's School of Aeronautics in Lynchburg, Virginia. The collaboration marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to grow its pipeline of professional pilots. Liberty University becomes the 10th partner to join the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program, which offers graduates a fast track to the flight deck and a rewarding career as a Spirit First Officer.

Key Points: 
  • The carrier today announced a new partnership with Liberty University to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at the university's School of Aeronautics in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • The collaboration marks a milestone in the airline's efforts to grow its pipeline of professional pilots.
  • Liberty University becomes the 10th partner to join the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program, which offers graduates a fast track to the flight deck and a rewarding career as a Spirit First Officer.
  • "We are delighted to join with Spirit Airlines as the 10th partner in their Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program," said Rick Roof, Dean of the School of Aeronautics.

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Colombia with Anniversary Fares & Free Spirit® Promotion

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating 15 years of giving its Guests More Go between Colombia and the United States after first landing in 2008 and growing to be the largest U.S.-based, ultra-low-cost carrier in Colombia today. Spirit launched service in Bogota (BOG) and Cartagena (CTG) 15 years ago, and has since added Armenia (AXM), Barranquilla (BAQ), Cali (CLO), Medellin (MDE) and Bucaramanga (BGA) to its route map.

Key Points: 
  • That's why we celebrate that Spirit Airlines has been flying directly from the United States to Cartagena and Bogotá for 15 years and to Cali for five years!"
  • said Carmen Caballero, president of ProColombia, the promotion agency part of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism of Colombia.
  • ** To qualify for Colombia's 15-year anniversary Free Spirit® 1,500 or 750 Points promotion you must (i) be a Free Spirit® member; (ii) book travel on a Qualifying Flight Segment.
  • Bonus points earned through the Colombia Anniversary Free Spirit® Points promotion would offer standard Status Qualification Points (SQPs).

United Airlines Sponsors MIAT College of Technology Aviation Maintenance Students at Recent Aerospace Maintenance Competition

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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HOUSTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation students from the Houston campus of MIAT College of Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., recently took top honors at the annual Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC). Presented by Snap-on in Atlanta, Ga., this national event was held from April 18 through April 20. The MIAT Mustangs Team 1 and MIAT Lady Mustangs were sponsored by United Airlines, Houston's hometown airline.

Key Points: 
  • The MIAT Mustangs Team 1 and MIAT Lady Mustangs were sponsored by United Airlines, Houston's hometown airline.
  • "Our MIAT College of Technology Houston aviation maintenance students have once again proven their excellence by winning several events at the 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition.
  • These awards are a great reflection of the quality of instruction that these students receive at MIAT College of Technology.
  • Sulia Guajardo, MIAT College of Technology aviation student and Lady Mustangs team member, commented: "I feel incredibly honored to be a part of the first all-female team from MIAT College of Technology to participate and win at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition.

Spirit Airlines Launches its Puerto Rico Expansion, Adding Nonstop Flights Stretching to Texas and the Midwest

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is entering a new, exciting chapter in its 20+ year history in Puerto Rico today by launching its expansion at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). Travelers now have convenient, daily nonstop flight options between San Juan and destinations across the eastern half of the U.S. to include Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), and Detroit (DTW), with a nonstop flight to Hartford (BDL) starting on June 7. This growth makes travel to Spirit's number one Caribbean destination easier for more Guests across the U.S. and builds the carrier's largest SJU operation to-date.

Key Points: 
  • "We welcome Spirit Airlines' new routes, which amplify the flight options between Puerto Rico and five cities in the United States through Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
  • Our facilities and staff are ready for continued growth that efforts such as Spirit's allow us to experience.
  • These new Spirit flights, from and to our island, open doors to new employment opportunities and an increase in commercial and tourist activity in the Island," said Jorge Hernández, President of Aerostar.
  • "We are excited about the economic and market growth these flights will create for Puerto Rico as a top travel destination in the Caribbean.

Spirit Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Launch of Charleston, S.C., Flights with New Nonstop Las Vegas Route Announcement

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is adding bright yellow to Charleston's iconic Rainbow Row today with the launch of its new, nonstop service from Charleston International Airport (CHS). These new, convenient nonstop flight options deliver affordable fares to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and Philadelphia (PHL) and make it easier for East Coast travelers to experience the Southern charm behind this award-winning destination.

Key Points: 
  • "Lowcountry travelers have long been asking for a route to Las Vegas and we are thrilled to have Spirit offer a new nonstop flight to the Entertainment Capital of the World."
  • Spirit first entered the state more than 25 years ago with service from Myrtle Beach (MYR).
  • In addition to the new service from CHS, Spirit is launching seasonal nonstop flights to Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), and Rochester (ROC) from Myrtle Beach this May.
  • Bonus points earned through the CHS Free Spirit® Double Bonus Point promotion do not count toward Status qualification or accrue SQP's.

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years of Service to the Sunshine State with 'Florida Flyaway' Giveaway

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating three decades of giving Guests More Go to the Sunshine State with a Florida Flyaway to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO) or Tampa (TPA). The Florida-based airline partnered with Visit Florida to give Guests in select U.S. cities a chance to join in on the 30th anniversary celebrations by entering to win a Florida getaway for two, including roundtrip flights, hotel, accommodations and more. *

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  • They'll also experience the very best of each of these cities, ranging from airboat tours and theatre shows to indoor skydiving and dinner cruises.
  • The carrier first introduced its affordable travel options to Florida in 1993, launching service in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa.
  • Since then, Spirit has grown to be one of the leading carriers in the state with service to seven airports across Florida.
  • "Spirit Airlines has served Florida for 30 years and VISIT FLORIDA is excited to partner with them to celebrate this incredible achievement.